Senior Demand Planner

At Saucony we exist at the intersection of culture and performance. While our history is rooted in the run our future is defined by movement in all its forms. We dont just make shoes; we build the breakthroughs that move the industry forward and the styles that define the cultural conversation.

Were a team that puts excellence first and the experts agree. Recently Fast Company named Saucony one of the Most Innovative Companies in the world specifically honoring our IncrediRUN Foam as a major leap forward in footwear tech. Our reach extends from the track to the street whether its the Speed 5 being named Best Overall by WIRED or our iconic Shadow 5000 winning the Shop TODAY Sneaker Awards we are consistently recognized as the gold standard for both performance and style.


The Senior Demand Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining demand forecasts as part of the Integrated Business Planning cycle. This role will own material-level forecasting for assigned product categories across multiple distribution channels partnering with cross-functional teams to align demand assumptions identify risks and opportunities and support forecast decisions. The Senior Demand Planner is expected to create a demand plan that supports Brand financial targets while driving accuracy transparency and continuous improvement in the planning process.

Primary Duties:

CrossFunctional Collaboration:

• Partner with Sales Marketing Finance Supply Chain and Operations to align on demand assumptions and forecast outcomes

• Support planning and S&OP / IBP processes by communicating forecast changes risks and demand drivers clearly and consistently

• Share demand insights and recommendations in a clear structured and data-driven manner

Forecasting & Demand Analytics:

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts across multiple time horizons using statistical forecasting methods market inputs historical sales data and order book analysis

• Test and refine forecasting approaches including baseline demand modeling seasonality analysis and trend adjustment

• Monitor forecast accuracy and bias investigate root causes of forecast error and implement corrective actions

• Apply appropriate forecasting methodologies by product customer channel or segment based on demand behavior

Model Building & Deployment:

• Build maintain and enhance forecasting models within demand planning systems and analytical tools

• Translate statistical model outputs into operational forecasts aligned with planning and supply processes

• Document assumptions methodologies and limitations to support forecast transparency and repeatability

• Partner with technology and planning teams to improve forecasting tools system parameters and automation

Market & Business Integration:

• Incorporate qualitative inputs such as promotions pricing actions market dynamics and product lifecycle events into forecasts

• Assess the impact of demand drivers and external signals on forecast performance and planning risk

• Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity views to help support decision-making under uncertainty

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to improvements in forecast accuracy model effectiveness and planning efficiency through ongoing analysis and learning

• Identify opportunities to standardize best practices improve forecast governance and reduce manual effort

• Provide subject matter expertise and support to planners and cross-functional partners on forecasting processes tools and assumptions

• Perform duties consistent with the Companys AAP/EEO goals and policies.

• Perform other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Research Statistics Economics Data Science Engineering or a related quantitative field

• 46 years of experience in demand planning forecasting supply chain planning or related analytical roles

• Solid understanding of statistical forecasting methods including time-series analysis and regression-based approaches

• Strong Excel skills for large datasets modeling and validation

• Experience using demand planning or forecasting platforms (e.g. SAP IBP Blue Yonder/JDA Oracle Demantra Kinaxis or similar)

• Ability to analyze forecast performance diagnose issues and support improvements over time

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible hybrid work schedule with three days in office and two days remote.

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Wolverine World Wide Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision toMake. Every Day. Better.Founded in 1883 the Company builds and grows iconic brands includingMerrellSauconyWolverineSweaty BettyChacoHush PuppiesStride RiteHYTEST andBates along with footwear licenses forCatandHarley-Davidson. Headquartered in Rockford Michigan the Companys products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information visit.

In 2025 the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year by Forbes as one of Americas Dream Employers Americas Best Employers for Women and Americas Best Employers for Company Culture and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified Great Place To Work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates customers and suppliers regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic.